The Apple Watch lineup was updated in 2022 with the introduction of the Watch Series 8. The new model has a temperature sensor and detects crashes. Under the hood, we’ve seen a system-on-a-chip (SoC) upgrade—and, according to Apple, the battery life reaches up to 36 hours in low-power mode. But are these few increments worth the upgrade from the Apple Watch Series 7 to the new model? NextPit reviewed the Watch 7 and the Watch 8 and compares the two smartwatches.
OnePlus could be taking a cue from Samsung’s Galaxy foldable naming conventions. A new listing appears to confirm that there are two OnePlus foldables in the works while also revealing the OnePlus V Fold and V Flip monikers of these devices.
Nothing Phone (2) is in the works. Its CEO and co-founder Carl Pei said that the successor to the Phone (1) will be launched in the USA later this year. But clues about the device’s specifications and pricing were not given.
Following the news of Apple launching the iPad ‘Fold’ with a giant display, notable analyst is now predicting that the foldable tablet will be equipped with an ultra-light and sturdy carbon fiber kickstand. The folding iPad is expected to be revealed next year, which is the same release window for the iPad Mini 7 or 2024 model.
In just a couple of days, Samsung will be officially unveiling the Galaxy S23 (Ultra). The entire specs of the trio have been mostly revealed ahead. However, there is fresh information specifying how Samsung is slowing down a particular variant of the Galaxy S23 and which the company may not tell you after all.
Motorola officially presented the Motorola X40 in its home country China in mid-December, and it will be slightly modified and presented again as Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. Now February is just around the corner, at the end of which MWC 2023 in Barcelona will follow and we will probably see the Motorola Edge+ 2023 (Edge 40 Pro in Europe). Confused? They are mostly the same smartphone.
Samsung is not only debuting the Galaxy S23 on February 1st but it will also introduce new software features through the One UI 5.1 and that will be rolled out to compatible Samsung Galaxy models later. Interestingly, these changes are now revealed.
Google is now rolling out an enhanced security feature for Chrome on Android which allows users to lock incognito tabs and require biometrics, passwords or PIN when opening them back. NextPit tells you how you can activate the incognito lock feature on your mobile phone’s browser.
The Oppo Find N2 could establish itself as the star among foldable smartphones with its unique form factor. However, for reasons unknown to us, the OnePlus parent company would rather sell the Oppo Find N2 Flip internationally and jump on Samsung’s success train of clamshell foldables. Nevertheless, we had the “middle ground” between Fold and Flip delivered to the NextPit editorial office and reviewed it in detail.
You might now have a reason not to put a protective case on a phone. Corning unveiled the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 at the end of 2022 which brings improved shatterproof protection even on rougher surfaces like concrete. The company has now confirmed that Samsung will be the first brand to use next-gen glass and likely in the upcoming Galaxy S23.